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A Sawtelle dog for me!!September 7, 2008 I could not put down this book! The story appealed to me for its uniqueness: the unusual dog breed, its trainers and the training; the different kind of "handicap" for Edgar; the means of communication used by Edgar and his fascination for words while being unable to speak; the Cain and Able relationship of Gar and Claude; and the twist on a coming-of-age story. I found it startling yet sensitive, sad but strangely satisfying, frustrating yet fulfilling, and edgy yet endearing. It was gripping right to the last paragraph.
Magical storytelling!September 6, 2008 This retelling of Hamlet is intriguing and compelling...and any dog lover will revel in the dogs! Edgar and his family draw you in and keep you there...
Review The Story of Edgar SawtelleSeptember 6, 2008 A debut novel with a haunting impact. Difficult to put down. Beautifully descriptive, tantalizingly frustrating in parts. Not a light fairy floss novel, it will be one of the few novels that I will reread again and I suspect again after that. David Wroblewski will be an author to watch. Highly recommended read.
Life is to short!September 5, 2008 1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book was written well and kept me reading it, but in the end I was left wanting a different story altogether. Life is to short to read such a depressing book.
Story telling at its best.September 4, 2008 1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent story telling technique makes material that is not at first glance the best for a suspenseful page-turner into just that. Vivid descriptions advance, do not distract from, the story.
